tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31795310526897493532018-12-14T03:08:11.266-08:00Rosewood Country InnRosewood Country Innhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019398443400539600noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-76800365523055033732018-07-03T13:22:00.002-07:002018-07-03T13:22:42.479-07:00Mt Sunapee ski resort becomes part of Vail ResortsThe Rosewood Country Inn is happy to see that the tradition of Mt Sunapee being a leader in providing great skiing will continue under new ownership.&nbsp; Vail Resorts has purchased both Okemo and Mt Sunapee resorts and committed to providing up to 35 million dollars in improvements to the two properties in the coming couple of years to make both mountains even better for skiers - and will be including them in their "Epic Pass" programs.<br /><br />Check out their program options at the URL below, and don't forget we are just 15 minutes from the mountain here in beautiful Bradford, NH.&nbsp;<br /><br />https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/passes.aspx&nbsp;Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-68335818952316075962018-07-02T17:42:00.002-07:002018-07-02T17:42:52.246-07:00New Hampshire's crafty neighborsThe League of New Hampshire's Craftsman fair is approaching again.&nbsp; Time to get ready to view the amazing offerings, demonstrations and partake in the fun!<br /><br />Our son has enjoyed the hands-on kids area, learning to work with "old fashioned" wood working tools, and create things the way pioneers and settlers in New England and all across our great country have for many generations.&nbsp; Additionally, the adults and kids get to see demonstrations of Blacksmithing, clay working, jewelry making etc.<br /><br />As an Inn located just 15 minutes from the base of the mountain the Rosewood Country Inn loves crafting, so much so that we have our own schedule of events which change monthly.&nbsp; Small groups gather each month to try their hands at different crafts in our dining room or outside during nice weather on our fantastic grounds, past projects have included:&nbsp; basket weaving, Tree of Life pendant making, wine glass painting, fairy lantern making, and snowman jars.&nbsp; Each participant gets to make their own item to take home, while laughter, a little wine and fun abound!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-58868915819020463852018-07-01T11:30:00.002-07:002018-07-01T11:30:40.912-07:00Crafting, Murder Mystery, Comedy, Baby Showers and Weddings Oh My!!Lots of fun here in our neck of the woods.&nbsp; It's a crazy hot July 1st here in the mountains of New Hampshire but we are still having fun at the Rosewood Country Inn.<br /><br />Last night we had guests attending a wedding at Mt Sunapee and other guests going on the dinner cruise around Lake Sunapee.&nbsp; At the same time we were watching the fantastic fireworks display our town puts on here in Bradford - lots of fun things to do around here.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />Today we have a baby shower going in our lovely dining room, helping Samantha and her family celebrate her coming little bundle of joy!&nbsp; Just last month we held our own weddings here doing our part to make sure Dan and Emily as well as Jon and Shelby special days went off "without a hitch", so to speak!<br /><br />Be it intimate crafting events for a dozen or so, up to weddings for 90 our Inn is doing it's part to ensure lots of different folks have lots of laughs, fun and special memories.<br /><br />Maybe tonight we will head over to Sanctuary Dairy Farm for ice cream!&nbsp; &nbsp; Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-28172257184993183262018-06-11T19:14:00.003-07:002018-07-05T07:59:56.758-07:00Historic Inn begins to learn new tricksMy wife and I bought our Inn in Bradford, New Hampshire two and a half years ago.&nbsp; We bought the old Inn with an eye to change it for the better - to retain it's charm, and sense of history, but also to improve it, modernize and improve her structure so that this old Inn would continue to be able to tell it's story for another 100 years.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br />Our Inn had gone through many changes since it began it's journey as The Pleasant View Farm in the 1890's as a summer escape for people coming up from Boston or New York by train.&nbsp; In those days, the train line ended at the Bradford train depot and you were brought to the Inn on a wagon, or by horse and buggy.<br /><br />In the time we've been here we have been working to upgrade and strengthen the old bones of our lovely old Victorian.&nbsp; Where she had little or no insulation (basements/crawl spaces and walls) we've been insulating.&nbsp; Where she was so reliant on outside power, we've added 54 solar panels, we aren't all the way to the point were we can power the entire place year round (due to fewer sun light hours in winter) but for our summer months where the Inn's power usage was highest, we are now collecting enough energy to totally supply our needs.&nbsp; Just this month, we've upgraded our power systems, giving us greater flexibility and allowing us to covert all of our public rooms (dining room, bar, sitting rooms and parlor space from inefficient "window shaker" ac units to mini-split systems which will maintain a better temperature for our guests while running much more efficiently.&nbsp; Bonus points because these units also allow us to heat these same spaces in winter, and should help us lower our use oil in the winter, and can even be run in just a dehumidifying form which may replace the need for cooling on those muggy days of midsummer in New England.&nbsp;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EpfBDe6C7pM/Wz4xvrki0JI/AAAAAAAAADM/b4Nxegyfl6QkrZ75fJz0PDRVYeDnXwaAACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EpfBDe6C7pM/Wz4xvrki0JI/AAAAAAAAADM/b4Nxegyfl6QkrZ75fJz0PDRVYeDnXwaAACLcBGAs/s200/IMG_0911.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br />By upgrading our power supply systems we also gained the extra "juice" to allow us to install charging stations for our guests electric vehicles.&nbsp; We now have two Tesla charging stations and a universal charging station which should fit most other automobile manufacturers electric connections.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F-1iieMd7dA/Wz4xsh_zc5I/AAAAAAAAADI/L2vv1LONl1gao9DoAFl7ZGNGGh_zKBbagCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F-1iieMd7dA/Wz4xsh_zc5I/AAAAAAAAADI/L2vv1LONl1gao9DoAFl7ZGNGGh_zKBbagCLcBGAs/s200/IMG_0909.JPG" width="133" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We still have lots more to do, with a huge old Inn with 17,000 square feet of space and 12 glorious acres of land in the woods of New Hampshire's mountains we will never run short of projects!&nbsp; But we taken some enormous steps towards breathing new life, and creating new opportunities for not only the lovely old Rosewood Country Inn, but also for our entire town to begin to experience different - far more than the ordinary - life in Bradford, New Hampshire - Gateway to the Sunapee/Dartmouth area of the New Hampshire woods.<br /><br />I assure you, there is more to come!&nbsp; Join us for a wedding, a murder mystery, story telling, or comedy all in the comfort of our updated spaces which still feel the comfort of a Victorian home!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br />Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-21104926763254173802017-12-03T09:17:00.000-08:002017-12-03T09:17:14.080-08:00Transitions in the New Hampshire WoodsIt's that time of year again everyone.&nbsp; The Christmas trees are up around the Inn and favorite Christmas music, from old ballads to Grandma got run over are playing in rotation on the radio.&nbsp; If you look closely like our son does, you occasionally even catch a glimpse of our house elf wandering through a room, hall way or hiding amoung the limbs of a tree.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J2HF8dfqxoQ/WiQFBWL2j3I/AAAAAAAAABo/YKNVT0CvkvAV2DAnIF6YwTQ7ABcctAV0gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J2HF8dfqxoQ/WiQFBWL2j3I/AAAAAAAAABo/YKNVT0CvkvAV2DAnIF6YwTQ7ABcctAV0gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0557.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosewood Country Inn Dining Room dressed for Christmas</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Odo, Karl, Sniffles and I have all been here for two years this month, and it's a magical time.&nbsp; The proximity to Mt Sunapee or Pat's Peak for a few quick turns after our daily chores pulls at us every time we get a free afternoon.&nbsp; <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CQ4aLnAF1B4/WiQNpuiGxAI/AAAAAAAAAB8/QG07nAu45BgD6JNFk3ivuB2mEXpiaR5AQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_8212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="133" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CQ4aLnAF1B4/WiQNpuiGxAI/AAAAAAAAAB8/QG07nAu45BgD6JNFk3ivuB2mEXpiaR5AQCLcBGAs/s200/IMG_8212.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter scene of our gazebo</td></tr></tbody></table>Our family came here from Texas where it was a two to 6 hour flight to get up to anyplace for skiing, but now we are just 15 minutes drive from wonderful opportunities at Sunapee and 20 minutes from Pat's Peak, who couldn't like that?&nbsp; Now if you don't like to ski, and instead prefer a walk in the woods with your favorite person to snuggle with, we have snowmobiling trails that run along side the stone walls that mark our property.&nbsp; Sniffles and I walk them regularly, this time of year, I do wear a boatload of orange because deer season is on, so it's always best to be careful, but you can't keep us out of the woods, here or on numerous other area hikes, from Mt Kearsarge to Lake Solitude to just the paths and walks on The Fells historic property at Lake Sunapee.<br /><br /><br /><br />We've been busy between the end of the fall colours and snow flying, improving the Inn as well.&nbsp; The Inn had a few rooms with a sprinkler when we took over, but to ensure our guests safety it now has fire suppression sprinklers throughout.&nbsp; That was a big change but one that we've tried hard to fold as unobtrusively as possible into the character of the old Victorian.&nbsp; We want to ensure this wonderful building filled with the echo of laughter of Charlie Chaplin, Jack London, The Gish sisters, Mary Pickford and so many more from back in the Pleasant View Inn and Farm days (think 1890's -1980's)&nbsp; stands for many, many more owners long after us!<br /><br />We have even more plans in store for our lovely, reborn Inn.&nbsp; We've been holding more and more events during our time here, from weddings, baby showers, family reunions, murder mysteries, comedy nights, story tellers, karaoke nights and more.&nbsp; <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvW2yecEzJI/WiQNZdkoZAI/AAAAAAAAAB4/qMaXWeMetKwvJf9ilAmQunc19C211OKfgCLcBGAs/s1600/Major%2BAward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="686" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvW2yecEzJI/WiQNZdkoZAI/AAAAAAAAAB4/qMaXWeMetKwvJf9ilAmQunc19C211OKfgCLcBGAs/s200/Major%2BAward.jpg" width="110" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our very own Major Award!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Come join us at the Rosewood and see our evolution, from the beautiful bedrooms and suites with fantastic breakfasts which we had begin with, to our future of the Inn and a true center of different events for our guests and the community.&nbsp;<br /><br />The ride may be a little bit over hill, and over dale, or over the river and through the woods but we are far more than grandmothers house&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br />Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-18024966068342366392017-11-07T19:00:00.001-08:002017-11-07T19:00:15.661-08:00Winter is around the corner in the New Hampshire woodsMother Nature has been rather coy so far this year in New Hampshire.&nbsp; She got cool in August, cool enough we at the Rosewood Country Inn were wondering if we'd see snow in September!&nbsp; But then, suddenly we were in what was always called "Indian Summer" back when I was growing up.&nbsp; We had the air conditioners going and the change over from summer to fall dragged out a bit longer into October as a result.&nbsp; We loved it, but figuring out the right time to pick our favorite apples at the area PYO apple orchards was a challenge!<br /><br />But now, all of a sudden we are expecting low and below teens this weekend and we saw our first faint glimpse of snow flurries this afternoon.&nbsp; So perhaps our efforts to tighten up the Inn this spring, summer and fall will start to bear fruit.&nbsp; Dan, our handyman and I have been painting, caulking, adding insulation and replacing siding about the old Victorian all year it seems.&nbsp; When you own an older place, especially one as large as our wonderful Inn is you get used to never ending discoveries.&nbsp; So are quasi expected, some make you smile, a couple make you scratch your head and few make you just go "what in the world were they thinking?"!&nbsp; But it's fun in its own way, always a challenge to figure out how to both stay true to the original structure, but at the same time improve it to make sure the grand old lady is here for another 166 years.<br /><br />Hopefully all of our improvements that we've undertaken will help to make our Winter's tale with Rebecca Rule a little warmer in the dining room.&nbsp; Our skiers still want to snuggle just enough in front of their fires - but more cause they want to, and keep our murder mysteries, comedy nights and all the other fun and somewhat crazy ideas my wife and our team come up with little more comfortable as the snow begins to fly up in our little piece of New England near Mt Sunapee!&nbsp; Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-9696643726880571512017-09-27T19:01:00.000-07:002017-09-27T19:01:50.156-07:00Family Time in the New Hampshire woodsAny time of year is the right time of year to have a family gathering/escape in the New Hampshire woods.&nbsp; Here at the Rosewood Country Inn in Bradford, which is part of the Lake Sunapee region we know how precious your time away with family can be.&nbsp; This area is known for the raw beauty that is New Hampshire, and New England in general.&nbsp;<br /><br /><ul><li>We have winter snowmobiling trails which double as fantastic hiking opportunities in the summer</li><li>Lakes for Spring, Summer and Fall fishing and boating.</li><li>Mountains with awesome trails for skiing in the winter, but wonderful hiking options too in the summer</li><li>Locally, Mt Sunapee even has been expanding their Adventure park for the summer season with zip lines, biking and aerial courses.</li><li>PYO fruit orchards abound with a variety of different fresh fruit options as well as fruit festivals</li><li>Craft fairs and Fall festivals are in high gear in the fall</li><li>Historical properties are near enough to go to with both Canterbury and Enfield Shaker villages within driving distance as well as The Fells.</li></ul><div>All of these things are available to entertain family members here in our quiet corner of New Hampshire.&nbsp; It's why we love it here.&nbsp; We can escape to Bradford for the quiet, yet find any number of activities within easy driving time of our lovely Victorian home.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year we've had the pleasure of helping families welcome new loved ones into their families with intimate weddings, as well as family gathering at our Inn with the larger wedding at other local venues, as well as gatherings where family members traveled from around the world to enjoy time together in our special place.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Come visit us, see our beautiful grounds, if you are lucky see a bear, deer, turkey or moose.&nbsp; We've seen them all here on our property - you just have to keep your eyes open and your senses in tune!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SxwsVFgh6ds/WcxXj0aQyMI/AAAAAAAAABY/AmYp3QF3hnkSztaiom8R43etrHgKcxhfgCLcBGAs/s1600/0904161651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SxwsVFgh6ds/WcxXj0aQyMI/AAAAAAAAABY/AmYp3QF3hnkSztaiom8R43etrHgKcxhfgCLcBGAs/s400/0904161651.jpg" width="223" /></a></div>&nbsp;</div>Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-6495704802670831892017-09-04T19:32:00.000-07:002017-09-05T05:50:26.650-07:00New Hampshire Festivals and In-house Events in the Dartmouth/Sunapee region Fall and Winter 2017-18 Fall is a fantastic time for experiencing New Hampshire - with wonderful colors, apple picking and festivals. &nbsp;The Rosewood Country Inn is blessed with our proximity to all of these wonders of nature and fun times. &nbsp;We just experienced the Hopkinton Fair ourselves today, with rides, local foods and crafts galore.<br /><br /><img alt="Image may contain: one or more people, people standing, sky, tree, cloud and outdoor" src="https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21370927_10214659353143778_919989880769519312_n.jpg?oh=63cc8ab35ae5b3769489050c5e25a1dc&amp;oe=5A4F91CC" /><br /><br /><ul class="_kYe" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">NH Highland Games and Festival September 15-17 at Loon Mountain</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Schnitzelfest 2017 in Hillsborough, NH - September 23rd - German food and entertainment for all!</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">28<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Annual Milford Pumpkin Festival. Date: Friday through Sunday, October 6-8, 2017. ...</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">70<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival. Date: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 6-8, 2017. &nbsp; Look for the Sunapee Lions club food wagon, we are members and will be helping out cooking locally grown buffalo burgers etc!</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">20<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Annual Attitash Oktoberfest. Date: Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2017.</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">9th Annual Fall Festival Pig Roast and BBQ at Mt Sunapee, October 7-8</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">The Great New England Fall Craft Fair - October 21/22 - Milford, NH - over 200 Crafters and artisans &nbsp;</li><li class="_AXc" style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Too many craft fairs to even list on a single blog - they are everywhere - literally!</li></ul><br />Plus, we at the Rosewood have our own events to keep our guests and friends entertained as well.<br /><br /><ul><li>Events/Crafts</li><ul><li>Burlap Wreath making with our local artist, September 30th 2-4:30 - limited seating so contact us for details</li><li>Join the Rosewood in supporting our local town meeting house - an 1790's building with a DoBros Concert October 27th 6-8pm. &nbsp;We are a proud partner!</li><li>Traditional New England Story telling and a dinner buffet with Rebecca Rule - December 2nd. &nbsp;Help us spread the Christmas cheer as Rebecca tells stories with her fantastic New England humor! &nbsp;A catered buffet dinner will be included in your evenings entertainment and guest join us at a discount for their evenings entertainment.&nbsp;</li></ul><li>Tour&nbsp;</li><ul><li>Wine, Chocolate and Cheese - October 14</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Comedy</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;We have 2 comedy shows scheduled for this fall and winter so far and a third planned but not &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;confirmed so far:<br /><div><ul><ul><li>October 21 &nbsp;- Laughs, desserts, and refreshments</li><li>April 14 - taxes either make us laugh or cry - we'd rather laugh!&nbsp;</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Weekends can be Murder at the Rosewood</li><ul><li>The Password is Murder - November 10-12 - a 1920's themed murder weekend where our guests join us as gangsters and flappers of a bygone era. &nbsp;Somebody dies and everybody laughs - sometimes even the corpse gets giggle-mortis.</li><li>Medieval Madness - January 26-28 - a Knights and Maidens tale of intrigue and murder. Who will die, the bride, groom, family members, court jester or the Bishop himself - you've got to join in the fun to find out!</li><li>1953 High School reunions can be tough, especially if you're a lover of Llama's! &nbsp;Join us to find out what happened to cause many of your former classmates to be lost in an explosion and even the school mascot to go missing - fur will fly!</li></ul></ul>We love it here in our special spot in New England, and we try to make sure to either join existing events or come up with some fun activities of our own through out the year.<br /></div>Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-10670123870389493682017-07-16T14:10:00.001-07:002017-07-16T14:10:24.734-07:00Rosewood Country Inn Events to Die forThe Rosewood Country Inn just put the wraps on our fourth dastardly weekend murder mystery. &nbsp;These events are a blast and we really do love doing them! <br /><br />We've worked with John Bailey with Murdermysteryweekends for all that we have done since we took over ownership of our lovely Victorian set in the mountains of New Hampshire back in 2015. &nbsp;It only made sense for us to do weekend live action plays with the history of the property having hosted the likes of: &nbsp;Charlie Chaplin, &nbsp;Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Jack London, The Gish sisters, Gloria Swanson and many lesser known actors from long ago having stayed here back in the early twentieth century. &nbsp;Our guests and participants in the weekend long events have gotten to walk the halls, and hang out in our bar in the shadow of these famous actors and we'd like to think they approve of our continuing the acting traditions here, where these famous folks used to come to relax.<br /><br />Of the four themes we've hosted: &nbsp;1920's Riverboat gambling, 1940's Debutante party, 1950's High School reunion, and now the 1970's Disco Dance party. &nbsp;All have been a absolutely amazing time, with guests coming dressed in costume: &nbsp;Flappers with Boa's, Gentlemen and lady socialites, Pimps, Priests and Nuns we've seen them all. <br /><br />And we get to decorate the Inn to help add to the weekend and illusion of your fun.<br /><br />Disco Era:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VY4NXIuxrA8/WWvRs1GjD5I/AAAAAAAAAAo/tpbCz0Nq0YgnmpTxqqLCPh3E6D767tBpACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VY4NXIuxrA8/WWvRs1GjD5I/AAAAAAAAAAo/tpbCz0Nq0YgnmpTxqqLCPh3E6D767tBpACEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_0010.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />1950's High School Reunion:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DXghhqDaMRk/WWvTG00qIaI/AAAAAAAAAAw/09DRpWCrpkkkQuW_uiEZ8NW28MCI2OanACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DXghhqDaMRk/WWvTG00qIaI/AAAAAAAAAAw/09DRpWCrpkkkQuW_uiEZ8NW28MCI2OanACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_9601.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1920's Prohibition: &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2L_BkAPAblA/WWvUR40PF1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/mszOJlbl_BMDalGi0yS4ikULycbnn8LpQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_8909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2L_BkAPAblA/WWvUR40PF1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/mszOJlbl_BMDalGi0yS4ikULycbnn8LpQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_8909.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YRO27hFGl3k/WWvUrylMBrI/AAAAAAAAABA/5Jx6n5soaIQjz_IZr_wTaPIDc3eDW9j7QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_8857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="425" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YRO27hFGl3k/WWvUrylMBrI/AAAAAAAAABA/5Jx6n5soaIQjz_IZr_wTaPIDc3eDW9j7QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_8857.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We just plain like to have fun and hosting events like murder mystery weekends are one of the myriad of ways we have found to do it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Come check us out one of these weekends, or better yet, give us a shout and give us your vision of what you'd like to do to help you and your friends have a funtastic weekend at the Rosewood! &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Phone 603-938-5253 or www.RosewoodCountryInn.com&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-78325767045754777482017-07-07T17:03:00.003-07:002017-07-07T17:03:37.477-07:00Wildlife abounds at the Rosewood Country InnYou never know what you will encounter here at the Rosewood. <br /><br />Everyday you see chipmunks here at the Inn. &nbsp;What's funny is when you see chipmunks on a very windy day and they jump for there hole only to be blown off course mid-bound. &nbsp;This happened to one little fellow just the other day. &nbsp;He was surprised when a couple of humans walked up behind him and scared the guy which made him dive for his hole, only to get blown slightly off course and the poor little guy flew smack into the wall of the garage (next to his hole). &nbsp;He stopped, looked dazed for a moment then wandered slowly into his hole. &nbsp;Poor little guy luckily was uninjured but it made both the humans stop for a moment, shake our heads and then laugh out loud at his poor timing!<br /><br />We've also had occasion this spring to catch the wonders of nature with Robin's nesting and hatching their young. &nbsp;This happened in a shrub/tree just outside the window of the dining room in the Inn. &nbsp;We could go up to a room above to see the beautiful blue of their eggs earlier, then when they hatched got to watch mom and dad feed their young chicks beak to beak. &nbsp;It was a great experience for our boy, and he loved it.<br /><br />Then, another day we opened the basement door one morning to find a cow moose just on the other side of the creek behind the Inn. &nbsp;She looked up and then trotted off into the woods up the hill behind us. &nbsp;We'd been here a year and a half already and I'd been looking all over, just to find one not 15 yards away in the backyard.<br /><br />The following day, I was cooking breakfasts for our guests and our boy came briskly into the Inn kitchen and announced "Daddy, daddy I just saw a black bear!" &nbsp;He was quite proud of himself for catching the fellow, essentially in the same spot as I'd seen the moose just the day before.<br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-li_qaFIMRpA/WWAfgRELC8I/AAAAAAAAAAQ/fn9MzUuWm4oPaWzkGwKTkRXDJ5hSM8KbACLcBGAs/s1600/0904161651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-li_qaFIMRpA/WWAfgRELC8I/AAAAAAAAAAQ/fn9MzUuWm4oPaWzkGwKTkRXDJ5hSM8KbACLcBGAs/s200/0904161651.jpg" width="112" /></a>Then two days ago, our fellow whose been helping us replacing some of the siding on the side of our lovely old Victorian was up on the scaffolding. &nbsp;He told me he heard a commotion behind him only to find a doe jumping our stone fence along the side of the road. &nbsp;She stopped and waited, Dan didn't know why, then he saw it. &nbsp;She was waiting for her fawn to follow her. &nbsp;According to the description the fawn must have just been born, it was maybe 2 feet tall and couldn't possibly jump our stone fence that was as tall as it was, so he/she came around the fence and ran just below our man - not 10 feet away. &nbsp;Neither the fawn nor it's mother saw Dan because he was up on the scaffold, but he had a birds eye view of the wonders of nature.<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; For this city boy transplanted willingly to the wonders of New Hampshires "quiet corner" of the Dartmouth/Sunapee region&nbsp;<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Tem8n7m__I/WWAe64pqXZI/AAAAAAAAAAM/1vWisQMgyH8L18UnG1dhLRd1CWuTsUe3wCLcBGAs/s1600/Robin%2Bchicks%2Bfrom%2Bour%2Bnest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1600" height="101" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Tem8n7m__I/WWAe64pqXZI/AAAAAAAAAAM/1vWisQMgyH8L18UnG1dhLRd1CWuTsUe3wCLcBGAs/s200/Robin%2Bchicks%2Bfrom%2Bour%2Bnest.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /> &nbsp;we love being here. &nbsp;We get to see the beauty of nature everyday, while still being close enough to the city's to keep us fully connected. &nbsp; &nbsp; Stan Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956090078831597081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-20225479659733345122016-03-18T13:37:00.003-07:002016-03-18T13:50:03.002-07:00Maple Glazed Oatmeal Maple cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UtT5kJwtpy4/Vuxp575OllI/AAAAAAAAABo/ienhW3fE-N4X5NHhuAX93gO_uAtP3gGxg/s1600/20160318_164231%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UtT5kJwtpy4/Vuxp575OllI/AAAAAAAAABo/ienhW3fE-N4X5NHhuAX93gO_uAtP3gGxg/s320/20160318_164231%255B1%255D.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>To highlight Maple weekend (March 19-20th 2016) I made Maple Glazed Oatmeal Maple Cookies for our guests this evening.&nbsp; These delightful little cookies are my own adaptation of a recipe from&nbsp;a 1950's Betty Crocker's cookbook I'd gotten from my mother years ago.<br /><br />Oatmeal Maple cookies with a Maple glaze<br /><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ingredients</span>:&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 cups of sifted Flour<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1/2 tsp salt<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 cups rolled oats<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 1/2&nbsp;&nbsp;tsp cinnamon<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1/2 tsp all spice<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 cup of shortening (part butter)<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 cup of sugar (can be white or brown depending on how sweet you like your cookies)<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/3 cup of Maple syrup (New Hampshire's, since we live&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Lake&nbsp;Sunapee region)<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 whole eggs <br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 tsp of baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup of milk or buttermilk<br /><br /><br /><br />Glaze Ingredients:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3/4 cup of confectioners sugar<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1/2 cup of Maple Syrup<br /><br />For the cookies, cream together&nbsp;the sugar, maple syrup and shortening/butter mixture first, then beat in each egg one at a time.&nbsp; Set aside.&nbsp; <br /><br />Next, mix together the&nbsp;flour, rolled oats, salt, and spices in a separate bowl.<br /><br />Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients with the wet, mixing as you go, when about half the dry ingredients have been put in with the wet, add the milk and baking soda, then mix in the rest of your dry.<br /><br />Spoon about 12 cookies onto a nonstick baking pan or baking sheet spray with your favorite cooking spray.&nbsp; Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes until edges are slightly browned.<br /><br />For the glaze mix the maple syrup with the confectioners sugar until fully dissolved.&nbsp; Drizzle the glaze mixture over the cooled cookies.&nbsp;<br /><br />To taste these, or any of the assortment of cookies I make for our guests, come stay with us at the&nbsp; Rosewood Country Inn (<a href="http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com/">http://www.rosewoodcountryinn.com</a>).&nbsp;<br /><br />Odo Barronhttps://plus.google.com/105234354132125011736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-79647705604051658372016-03-13T19:10:00.004-07:002016-03-13T19:10:58.634-07:00Sugaring Season in full swingOur boy and I went next door and visited the neighbors' sugar shack again today.&nbsp; When we got there we found the entire family and their friends gathering to go up in the woods to collect the sap from the many trees they had tapped.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our boy got to do something I'd never done, he got to collect raw sap from&nbsp;a wild maple grove!&nbsp; We collected&nbsp;the sap from the buckets tapping the trees with&nbsp;the&nbsp;extended&nbsp;Messer family and their friends.&nbsp; <br /><br />The really cool thing is, the Messer's are the family that started our Inn back in the 1890's, when it was known first as the Pleasant View Farm and later the Pleasant View&nbsp;Inn.&nbsp; It's neat to see the link in the chain extended to our little family, and I really thank the Messer family&nbsp;for allowing us to join them in their traditions.&nbsp; That's part of what really makes Bradford a great place - people are so open and willing to let you join them and experience life, and our boy is getting to open his eyes to new experiences in what is truly a whole new world to him!<br /><br />The previous day he'd gone to visit one of his friends at the Hope Well farm (<a href="http://www.agrilicious.org/Hopewell-Farms">http://www.agrilicious.org/Hopewell-Farms</a>), where they raise beef cattle, sheep, hogs and chickens along with having their own Maple grove.&nbsp; New Hampshire has opened it's arms to us and our little guy is soaking it all&nbsp;in.<br /><br />And in the process I walked 10 miles today!&nbsp; So New Hampshire has been good to open our boys eyes and to thin down my waist.Odo Barronhttps://plus.google.com/105234354132125011736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-81524692694167664442016-03-10T14:46:00.001-08:002016-03-10T16:32:58.846-08:00Celestial Events in 2016 <span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">After our&nbsp;family went to the town meeting in Bradford last night we came back to a beautiful starlit night.&nbsp; As I was walking the family puppy dog to close out the evening&nbsp;I even saw a meteor flash across the sky!&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">This got me thinking about how wonderful the view was likely to be of major celestial events now that we've settled in out&nbsp;here in the countryside of New Hampshire.&nbsp; Even more, it got me thinking how&nbsp;we can we share this amazing view with our guests in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;So I went out and found a short list of expected 2016 nighttime events&nbsp; (Credit given to the New Hampshire Astronomical&nbsp;Society (&nbsp;http://www.nhastro.com/ and their wonderful calendar)).</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"> <br /></span><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">April 21-23 - Lyrid meteor shower</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">May 5-7 - Aquarid meteor shower</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">May 21 – Blue Moon</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">July 29-31 - Delta Aquarid meteor shower</span></div><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">August 12 and 14 – Perseids meteor showers</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">October, November and December&nbsp;will be a busy months with two&nbsp;meteor showers each month:</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Draconid meteors - October 7-9</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Orionid meteors - October 20-23</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">November: </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Taurid meteors&nbsp;November 4-7</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leonid meteors - November 16-19&nbsp;</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">December:</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Geminids meteor shower – December 13-14 - This one is estimated at&nbsp;120 meteors per hour – but Full Cold Moon could impact&nbsp;December 14<sup><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;"> – so the&nbsp;best time to see them is Dec 13th.</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ursid meteor shower - December 22-24th</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></div><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">Three Super Moons at the end of the year are:</span></div><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">October 16 – Blood Moon</span></div><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">November 14– Hunters Moon</span></div><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;">December 14 Full Cold Moon</span></div><br /><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;calibri&quot;;"><br /></span></div>For those of you wanting to come experience any of the above give us a call or check&nbsp;out our availability&nbsp;online.&nbsp; Sniffles&nbsp;wouldn't mind the extra company once he's gotten to know you, if you want to walk with us.&nbsp; Or, you and your partner can talk a nice romantic stroll down the lane by yourselves to experience the same.&nbsp; Let me know and Sniffles and I can walk the other direction, so you can have your privacy that night!&nbsp; <br /><br />Either way&nbsp;you can&nbsp;take a nice walk &nbsp;for a bit down the country lane that runs in front of the Rosewood Country Inn, to see what the sky's decide to reveal that night!&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Disclaimer -&nbsp;of course, you never know when mother nature will allow us to see and you are never guaranteed to&nbsp;have as stunningly clear sky as I experienced last&nbsp;night.&nbsp; But&nbsp;if you aren't here to experience it, I can&nbsp;guaranteed you won't&nbsp;see it!&nbsp;</span>Odo Barronhttps://plus.google.com/105234354132125011736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-77453455701621704312016-03-07T19:18:00.002-08:002016-03-10T14:48:25.458-08:00New page for our family, the Rosewood Country Inn and March activitiesIt's March in New Hampshire and Odo and I (Stan) have been here for the last three months.&nbsp; So far it's been a blast, it's been a very mild winter, far milder than we had expected coming up from Texas but I can truly say we are loving New Hampshire.&nbsp; For those of you that don't know we moved to New Hampshire to take over the Rosewood Country Inn in December!&nbsp; Yes, all of our friends in the Lone Star state said we were crazy but it's what we've talked about doing ever since before we got married 11 years ago.<br /><br />Now onto March&nbsp;activities in the great state of New Hampshire.&nbsp; For those of you that don't know, March is the time for making maple syrup.&nbsp; So the sugar houses around here have already started cooking and the weekend of March 19th is officially Maple Weekend throughout&nbsp;the entire state.&nbsp; Attached is a link so you can find activities in our area or wherever you happen to be:&nbsp; http://www.nhmapleproducers.com/maple-producer-events/maple-weekend-and-month/.&nbsp; Different sugar houses will be open so you can sample their syrups and candies and all sorts of goodies!<br /><br />Come on down or up as the case may be and sample a few, and after all that sugar you will need to rest so come on by and stay in one of our 11 beautiful rooms.<br />Cheers from Stan, Odo, our boy Karl and even our little Jack Russell terrier <br /><br />P.S.&nbsp; For anyone allergic to dogs or animals in general we can assure you&nbsp;our puppy dog never comes into the Inn.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are outside he will come bark at you, or sniff at you but he's as sweet as can be and just curious.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Odo Barronhttps://plus.google.com/105234354132125011736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-57498538913081932892015-06-03T08:55:00.002-07:002015-06-03T08:55:48.104-07:002015 Summer Special Offer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_l7kTZSMyY/VWXqEme_s7I/AAAAAAAAEpw/rWBM1tyw3zo/s1600/f25d5320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_l7kTZSMyY/VWXqEme_s7I/AAAAAAAAEpw/rWBM1tyw3zo/s400/f25d5320.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Any guest bringing up 3 other couples with them for at least a two night stay would get their stay free of charge.**<br /><br />10% off at Daniels Restaurant and 50% off at <a href="http://www.thefells.org/" target="_blank">The Fells</a>, and $5 off <a href="http://www.shakers.org/" target="_blank">Canterberry Shaker Village</a>.<br /><br />Please call (603) 938-5253 for reservations<br /><br />**Free nights equal to number that friends are staying for. Minimum of 2 nights. Valid through Sept 24, 2015. Not valid for weddings, or any vouchers programs.</span><br />H.T.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-3681117103471408892015-03-30T09:43:00.002-07:002015-03-30T09:43:25.224-07:00Spiced Walnut and Banana Muffins with Mascarpone and Orange Zest Frosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sEOercvyWjY/VIbeAaLG5fI/AAAAAAAAEM8/BMiaTP1ZD0U/s1600/dreamstime_6411270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sEOercvyWjY/VIbeAaLG5fI/AAAAAAAAEM8/BMiaTP1ZD0U/s1600/dreamstime_6411270.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Makes 18 regular sized muffins or 12 jumbo muffins.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>For the Spiced Walnuts</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>1 ½ cups walnut pieces</li><li>4 oz. sweet cream salted butter</li><li>1 tea. smoked paprika powder</li><li>1 tea. cayenne powder</li><li>2 tea. brown sugar</li></ul><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Method:</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ol><li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</li><li>Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan, whisk in paprika, cayenne and brown sugar. Toss walnut pieces in the butter mixture.</li><li>Lay walnuts out on a baking pan lined with tin foil, spread the walnuts evenly so they don’t overlap.</li><li>If there is any butter mixture left in the pan, drizzle over the top of the walnuts.</li><li>Bake for about 10 minutes or until sugar has caramelized on the walnuts.</li><li>Remove from oven and let cool.</li></ol><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>For the Muffins</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>3 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>1 tea. kosher salt</li><li>1 tea. baking soda</li><li>1/2 tea. baking powder</li><li>1/2 tea. ground nutmeg</li><li>1/2 tea. ground cinnamon</li><li>2 cups light brown sugar</li><li>1 cup vegetable oil</li><li>3 large eggs</li><li>1 tea. orange extract</li><li>4 very ripe bananas</li><li>1 cup chopped spiced walnuts</li></ul><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b>Method:</b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ol><li>Preheat oven to 325 degrees</li><li>Line the muffin cups with muffin tin liners.</li><li>Sift flour, baking soda, kosher salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a bowl.</li><li>In a mixer, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and orange extract in a large bowl until smooth</li><li>Add in the banana and chopped walnuts.</li><li>Add the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.</li><li>Divide the batter between the muffin cups.</li><li>Bake until golden brown about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.</li><li>Remove from muffin tins onto wire rack and let cool before frosting.</li></ol><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>For the Frosting:</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>3 oz cream cheese, room temperature</li><li>3 oz. sweet cream salted butter, room temp</li><li>1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temp</li><li>1 Tbl. agave nectar</li><li>1 Tbl. fresh orange zest</li></ul><o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b>Method:</b>&nbsp;</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ol><li>In an electric mixer beat all ingredients until well blended. Chill mixture for a few minutes to firm up before frosting muffins.</li></ol><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Garnish with the remaining spiced walnuts.</b><o:p></o:p></div>H.T.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-26458305933965798062015-01-30T07:39:00.000-08:002015-01-30T07:42:35.959-08:00New Hampshire's Rosewood Country Inn Offers A Unique Guest Experience: Bridging The Gap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oz1Gva2vytI/VMumT3E9SgI/AAAAAAAAEWg/nuSRaPPwo50/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oz1Gva2vytI/VMumT3E9SgI/AAAAAAAAEWg/nuSRaPPwo50/s1600/1.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A warm crackling fireplace at a cozy historic Victorian Inn in winter is the perfect setting for guests to endeavor&nbsp;<strong>Bridging The Gap</strong>&nbsp;and getting in touch with a departed loved one over the weekend of&nbsp;March 6&nbsp;to 8, 2015.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The&nbsp;<strong>Bridging The Gap</strong>&nbsp;weekend at the&nbsp;<span class="il">Rosewood</span>&nbsp;Country Inn offers guests the opportunity to meet with psychic&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lightinsights1.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important;" target="_blank">Lori Ramalho</a>&nbsp;and participate in a session with her.&nbsp; She will offer readings in a small, intimate gallery-type session on both&nbsp;and&nbsp;evenings,March 6&nbsp;and 7, for a fee of $40 per night. On Saturday,&nbsp;March 7th, she will offer a workshop from&nbsp;on opening yourself to your own natural psychic ability.&nbsp; The cost for this workshop is $10.&nbsp; Additionally, a private half-hour session can be scheduled with Lori onSaturday&nbsp;for $65. There are a limited number of private sessions and they must be reserved in advance through the Inn.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Any guest reserving the&nbsp;<strong>Bridging the Gap</strong>&nbsp;two night accommodation package will receive free admission to one of the gallery nights and a 10% discount off the&nbsp;workshop or a private reading session.&nbsp; This two-night package will also include a 25% discount off rooms, a three-course breakfast each morning, and a&nbsp;evening complimentary hors d'oeuvres and "meet and greet" with Lori from&nbsp;<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_980142615" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Room rates depend upon the accommodation selection, with prices for the two night package starting at&nbsp;<span style="color: #9e1d1d;"><strong>$225</strong></span>&nbsp;for the two nights.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This package is exclusive of tax and gratuity and is only available for the period ofMarch 6&nbsp;to 8, 2015.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img align="left" class="CToWUd a6T" height="323" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/tuSLhAZR1IUEBfqwSJjJaLZ3TDm5l2LZKOs38zqyp2gxosUY5DgM-PUtIn7RnKtNJKUGOsVtHlBBMnWoD88R1kkPY2ge80UMsiPmXNVtX-pcZmnoKsh3=s0-d-e1-ft#http://jccommunicationsllc.com/icontact/imgs/Rosewood/Psychic.jpg" style="border: 0px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); cursor: pointer; float: left; margin: 5px; min-height: 323px; outline: 0px; width: 267px;" tabindex="0" width="267" /></span></span><br /><div class="a6S" dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; opacity: 0.01; position: absolute;"><div aria-label="Download attachment " class="T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q" data-tooltip-class="a1V" id=":3ni" role="button" style="-webkit-box-shadow: none; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(115, 115, 115); box-shadow: none; color: #444444; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 24px; line-height: 23px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 0px; min-width: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; width: 30px;" tabindex="0" title="Download"><div class="aSK J-J5-Ji aYr" style="background: url(https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/sprites/newattachmentcards_2x-aff27cb4a3bb3b7a81f03feeecba6d9b.png) -219px -129px / 311px 150px no-repeat; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; height: 21px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 21px;"></div></div></div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lori Ramalho, a psychic medium from birth, uses her gift to assist those that are grieving and those who are lost. Very accurate in her predictions, she has helped many overcome obstacles and make life-changing decisions. Whether receiving messages from beyond, or using her psychic ability to provide guidance, Lori delivers messages with honesty, kindness, and in the most compassionate way.&nbsp; Lori has worked with clients throughout the United States, Great Britain, and all over Europe and has also assisted in many missing persons/murder cases throughout the United States, working with both law enforcement and family members, successfully solving most of them.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To make a reservation for the&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold;">Bridging The Gap&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">package, call the&nbsp;<span class="il">Rosewood</span>&nbsp;Country Inn at&nbsp;<a href="tel:800-938-5273" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">800-938-5273</a>&nbsp;or e-mail:&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:rosewoodinn@tds.net" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important;" target="_blank">rosewoodinn@tds.net</a>.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><strong>About The&nbsp;<span class="il">Rosewood</span>&nbsp;Country Inn</strong></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The&nbsp;<span class="il">Rosewood</span>&nbsp;Country Inn is the ultimate New England inn providing truly elegant accommodations, luxurious touches, and more than the comforts of home.</span>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire’s Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region,</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">the&nbsp;<span class="il">Rosewood</span>&nbsp;Country Inn offers guests luxurious suites with antique beds, fine linens, and country air to lull them to sleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;The suites come with private baths, whirlpool tubs, and all suites have fireplaces.&nbsp;Wireless Internet is available in all rooms.&nbsp; Innkeeper Lesley Marquis&nbsp;provides all of the special touches to make guests feel welcome including a guest-accessible butler’s pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks.</span>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The Inn’s sunlit porches, English gardens, and fine guest chambers reflect a gracious, romantic lifestyle.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Inn also features a large dining room which can seat up to 65 people and a full-service bar. For additional information on the&nbsp;<span class="il">Rosewood</span>&nbsp;Country Inn visit&nbsp;<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&amp;msgid=0&amp;act=11111&amp;c=351965&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rosewoodcountryinn.com" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important;" target="_blank">www.rosewoodcountryinn.com</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>H.T.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-10412134107200324572014-10-21T06:53:00.000-07:002014-10-21T06:53:51.029-07:00Fresh Berry and Nutella Crepes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IqCkxa4MSls/VELYf-hNLuI/AAAAAAAAEBo/C32GISjSHT8/s1600/dreamstime_2256719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IqCkxa4MSls/VELYf-hNLuI/AAAAAAAAEBo/C32GISjSHT8/s1600/dreamstime_2256719.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></div><div>Recipe makes 12 crepes</div><ul><li>1/2 cup cold water</li><li>1/2 cup whole milk</li><li>3 eggs</li><li>3 Tble. butter, melted</li><li>2 tea. sugar</li><li>3/4 cup AP flour, sifted</li><li>1/2 tea. kosher salt</li><li>8 oz. cream cheese, softened</li><li>1 Tble. fresh lemon juice</li><li>1 tea. fresh lemon zest</li><li>1/2 tea. rum extract</li><li>1 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form</li><li>¾ cup Nutella</li><li>4+ cups fresh berries</li></ul><b>Directions</b><br /><ol><li>In a blender, blend eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, cold water, flour and salt until smooth</li><li>Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Ladle about 3 oz. the batter into the pan, tilt the pan to spread the batter as thinly as possible. Cook for several minutes until the batter thickens in the middle of the pan. With a heat resistant plastic spatula flip the crepe over and cook until the edges curl slightly. You may cook until lightly browned if desired.</li><li>Turn over a small saucer, layer the cooked crepes flat around the saucer to cool.</li><li>Blend the cream cheese, Nutella, lemon juice, lemon zest, and rum extract with an electric mixer until smooth. Remove mixture from mixer and hand fold in the whipped cream. (reserve some whipped cream for garnish)</li><li>To serve, fill crepes with cream cheese and Nutella mix and fresh berries. Garnish with Whipped cream, berries and fresh mint.</li></ol>H.T.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-7359255707393311722014-09-25T07:17:00.000-07:002014-09-25T07:17:36.101-07:00Smoked Salmon, Smoked Gouda and Bell Pepper Frittata<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xGIXINZCqW0/VCMWf8_yUjI/AAAAAAAAD8k/aCVUsGEPk0o/s1600/iStock_000003169926XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xGIXINZCqW0/VCMWf8_yUjI/AAAAAAAAD8k/aCVUsGEPk0o/s1600/iStock_000003169926XSmall.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Makes 2 10 in. Frittatas</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">This recipe freezes extremely well, so you can make them up ahead, freeze either whole or portion and freeze individual portions. If freezing make sure you wrap them well, as the egg mixture will pick up freezer odors if not wrapped tightly. To reheat from frozen, microwave on low for 1.5-2 minutes for individual pieces or oven bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. While we make everything fresh to order at the Rosewood, we have shared this recipe with others and have gotten great feedback about how well it freezes.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Preheat over to 325°</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Whisk together:</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>3 whole eggs</li><li>9 egg yolks</li><li>1 qt. Heavy Cream</li><li>2 tble. fresh dill chopped finely</li><li>½ tea. fresh ground black pepper</li><li>1 tea. kosher salt</li></ul><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Assemble:</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>1 lb. premium smoked salmon broken to medium to small pieces. Ducktrap Farms makes a very quality smoked salmon, hot smoked salmon can be used as well as a substitute or smoked mackerel or trout.</li><li>1 lb. smoked <st1:city w:st="on">gouda</st1:city>, cubed into ½ inch cubes</li><li>1 lb. shredded sharp cheddar, Cabot is recommended.</li><li>2 red peppers, sautéed, drained of liquid and chilled or room temperature</li><li>2 green bell peppers, sautéed, drained of liquid and chilled or room temperature</li></ul><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">1. In well greased spring form pans, or alternatively, spring form pans lined with parchment paper, alternate salmon, cheeses and peppers until well distributed between both pans. Pour the egg mixture over the top until it reaches about 1 inch below the top of the pans. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">2. Bake for approximately an hour and a quarter or until the pans when shaken lightly don’t wiggle in the middle. Baking time will vary depending on electric or gas ovens. A knife when inserted into the middle should come out clean and warm to the touch. If serving immediately, let set on the counter for about 10+ minutes.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal">This dish can be served hot or cold. Accompaniments on top are a nice salsa or a dilled sour cream (fresh dill, a little honey, fresh garlic, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste)</div>H.T.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-18236105298951399072014-07-18T09:28:00.000-07:002014-07-18T09:35:05.953-07:00Montshire Science Museum<b><i><b><i></i></b></i></b>Discover hands-on science and a world of new ideas when you visit the Montshire, one of the country’s top science museums. What an amazing place! My kids LOVED it. All our future trips to Vermont will include a trip here. I would recommend it to everyone with small children the exhibits are all hands on and there is something new to do every 30 minutes. I give them a 100 out of 10!!! J.M.C, facebook post More than 125 permanent exhibits indoors and out Nationally touring and featured exhibitions Andy's Place—a special area scaled to size for visitors five and under and their caregivers 100 acres of trails, outdoor exhibits, a Woodland Garden, Science Park, a walking tour of the solar system, and during the warm-weather months, the most intelligent water park in New England. Regional visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.Rosewood Country Innhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019398443400539600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-60827610630938462212014-07-07T09:50:00.001-07:002014-07-07T09:50:49.723-07:00ARTISANS PARK in Windsor Vermont<em>See artisans at work, taste fresh beer and local cheeses, and stroll through an enchanting riverside sculpture garden. </em><br /><em>Minutes from I-91 and St Gaudens historical site. Great way to spend the day! </em><br /><a href="http://www.artisanspark.net/">www.artisanspark.net</a><br /><h2 cufid="4">8 Attractions in One Location! </h2><h3 cufid="5">Harpoon Brewery, Simon Pearce Factory Outlet, Path of Life Garden, Great River Outfitters, SILO Distillery, Superfood Cafe, Vt Farmstead Cheese &amp; Sustainable Farmer. </h3>Rosewood Country Innhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019398443400539600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-20078813931025426962014-07-07T09:44:00.000-07:002014-07-07T09:44:15.985-07:00The Fells at the John Hay EstateDiscover The Fells Historic Estate &amp; Gardens On Lake Sunapee, 456 Route 103A Newbury, New Hampshire The Fells Historic Estate &amp; Gardens is one of New England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Come and discover 83.5 conserved acres of beauty and tranquility; learn the legacy of its founder, diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay, during historic guided tours of the 22-room Colonial Revival home; explore forest succession and nature’s diversity while walking woodland trails; and enjoy the renowned gardens. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f2sbrQZoQ0k/U7rOCgEsCfI/AAAAAAAAAN8/E9am28ig7-Y/s1600/Postcard+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_106359="null" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f2sbrQZoQ0k/U7rOCgEsCfI/AAAAAAAAAN8/E9am28ig7-Y/s1600/Postcard+photo.jpg" height="221" width="320" wua="true" /></a></div>Rosewood Country Innhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019398443400539600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-89755094226227260372014-07-07T06:18:00.000-07:002014-07-07T07:38:19.183-07:00Hiking the Emerald Necklace in New Hampshire<b><span style="font-size: small;"> C</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">ONCEIVED IN THE MID</span><span style="font-size: small;">-E</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">IGHTIES </span><span style="font-size: small;">by a group of creative environmentalists associated with the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, the Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests, the Lake Sunapee Protective Association and with local conservationists, the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition has evolved into a dynamic, non-profit corporation led by directors whose towns have SRKGC trails: Andover, Danbury, Goshen, Newbury, New London, Springfield, Sunapee, Sutton, Warner and Wilmot </span></b>The Greenway’s mission is to create and maintain a forever-green great circle of trail corridors and protected lands providing walkers with access to the mountains, lakes, vistas and historical sites of the region. <br />The "necklace" of more than 75 trail miles was created with the cooperation of private landowners and local and state authorities. It passes through forests, over mountains, and via old Class VI roads. Many of these roads were used extensively as many as two centuries ago. <br />Maintaining the Greenway, improving its pathways and creating new ones, some to form links with other famous hiking areas such as Monadnock and Cardigan mountains, are tasks undertaken by SRKGC members. Your membership, and offer to help, will always be welcome. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PenjPBfAzjM/U52dL24QEzI/AAAAAAAAANs/f6_TBDobJEE/s1600/dreamstime_16590457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_527280="null" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PenjPBfAzjM/U52dL24QEzI/AAAAAAAAANs/f6_TBDobJEE/s1600/dreamstime_16590457.jpg" height="213" tta="true" width="320" /></a></div>Rosewood Country Innhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019398443400539600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-39740965410703270952014-06-30T10:40:00.000-07:002014-06-30T10:40:34.922-07:00Canterbury Shaker Village<h1 checkedbycsshelper="true">Visit Canterbury Shaker Village</h1><div checkedbycsshelper="true">Canterbury Shaker Village offers visitors a variety of entertaining, educational and engaging experiences in one of the most picturesque settings in northern New England (<a checkedbycsshelper="true" href="http://www.shakers.org/visit/directions/" title="Get directions"><span style="color: #d71921;">get directions</span></a>). Guided and self-guided tours,&nbsp;accessible historic buildings, family activities, exhibits, educational programs, special events, unique shopping, exceptional dining and breathtaking grounds offer you more than you can do in a day.</div><div checkedbycsshelper="true">All exhibits, guided tours, self-guided tours, craft demonstrations, special events, and access to the Village grounds are included in the price of admission.&nbsp;<a checkedbycsshelper="true" href="http://www.shakers.org/workshops-events/special-events/"><span style="color: #d71921;">Click here to view our calendar of events and programs.</span></a></div><h2 checkedbycsshelper="true">2014 Hours</h2><h2 checkedbycsshelper="true">Museum Exhibits &amp; Tours</h2><div checkedbycsshelper="true"><strong checkedbycsshelper="true">Weekends in May:</strong>&nbsp;10:00 – 5:00 pm.</div><div checkedbycsshelper="true"><strong checkedbycsshelper="true">Daily, May 26-October 19</strong>: 10:00-5:00 pm</div><div checkedbycsshelper="true"><strong checkedbycsshelper="true">Weekends in November</strong>: 10:00-4:00 pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yU7nhc7jjwM/U5ssxh0fn4I/AAAAAAAAAMw/Ms4NI0AnmGA/s1600/canterbury+PermissionOK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_590774="null" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yU7nhc7jjwM/U5ssxh0fn4I/AAAAAAAAAMw/Ms4NI0AnmGA/s1600/canterbury+PermissionOK.jpg" height="144" tta="true" width="320" /></a></div><div checkedbycsshelper="true"><br /></div>Rosewood Country Innhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019398443400539600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179531052689749353.post-73966689817441878522014-06-24T10:25:00.000-07:002014-06-25T04:51:03.728-07:00Tarbin Gardens<b>Tarbin Gardens </b>is the destination for nature lovers, bird and butterfly watchers, photographers and artists, and, of course, for garden enthusiasts. Flowering trees, shrubs and perennials fill the English landscape style gardens creating a parade of new vistas. There is always something new to experience.. Five acres of gardens exhibit the diversity of native and exotic plants, trees and shrubs that can be grown in central New Hampshire.<br clear="all" />It is located in the town of Franklin and only about 45 minutes from the Rosewood Country Inn. 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